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    Comedy TV Shows - 1980s 1 Min Read

    Mann’s Best Friends

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    6 x 30 minute episodes

    Hamish James Ordway (Fulton Mackay) of the Water Board – retired, nosey parker and fusspot extraordinaire, seeking accommodation – has the misfortune to fall into the chaotic clutches of the household of the free-and-easy animal-loving landlord of The Laurels Guest House, Mr Henry Mann (Barry Stanton).

    In return for free accommodation, bossy Ordway is given the challenge of bringing order to the Mann household in this short-lived comedy series from Thames Television.

    Bernard Bresslaw is friendly bovver boy, Duncan, and good-time girl Dolly Delights is played by Patricia Brake.

    Hamish James Ordway
    Fulton Mackay
    Henry Mann
    Barry Stanton
    Mrs Mann
    Barbara Hicks
    Duncan
    Bernard Bresslaw
    Dolly Delights
    Patricia Brake
    Irvin
    Clive Merrison
    Mrs Anstruther
    Liz Smith
    Phoebe
    Sara Corper

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